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OV12 HMY

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HMY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,624 miles

Central Front BRACE BAR UNDER BONNET BOLT MISSING

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner SIDE LIGHT FLICKERING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 94,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front brace bar under bonnet bolt missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light flickering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,230 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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OV12 HMY is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 HMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV12 HMY registered?

OV12 HMY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is OV12 HMY safe to buy?

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